Genetic Engineering in Agriculture
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What is the benefit of using herbicide-tolerant crops for farmers?

  • Higher yield with more tilling
  • Reduced labor and fuel use (correct)
  • Increased soil erosion
  • Increased use of pesticides

    • What is the main purpose of developing the Rainbow papaya?

  • To make the papaya more resistant to drought
  • To increase the sweetness of the papaya
  • To change the color of the papaya
  • To make the papaya resistant to the ringspot virus (correct)

    • What is the current status of the GMO eggplant in Bangladesh?

  • It is being tested in labs
  • It has been banned due to health concerns
  • It is only available in the USA
  • It has been slowly released to farmers since 2014 (correct)

    • What is the goal of USAID's work with partner countries in Africa and elsewhere?

    <p>To develop GMO crops for staple crops</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has been found to be true about animal products from animals fed GMO crops?

    <p>They are equally nutritious and safe as traditional varieties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a benefit of using GMO crops for pest resistance?

    <p>Less exposure to pesticides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of research on farm animal feed?

    <p>To improve the nutritional quality of the feed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of Bt cotton?

    <p>Resistance to bollworms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary trait of GE maize mentioned in the text?

    <p>Resistance to rootworm and European corn borer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the GE papaya available commercially in the USA?

    <p>Rainbow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main trait of GE squash mentioned in the text?

    <p>Resistance to watermelon mosaic virus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the estimated number of people who go hungry every day according to the United Nations World Food Program?

    <p>900 million</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the advantages of GMO crops in farming?

    <p>Less competition between crop and weeds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the environmental impact of GMO crops that are resistant to insect damage?

    <p>Farmers can apply fewer spray pesticides to protect the crops</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the benefits of GMO crops that are tolerant to herbicides?

    <p>Farmers can control weeds without damaging the crops</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the economic impact of GMO crops on farmers in China?

    <p>Farmers have increased their income by millions of dollars due to GMO crops</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the benefits of GMO crops in terms of food quality?

    <p>GMO crops lead to more efficient food processing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the current status of GMO crops in the world?

    <p>GMO crops are grown in 26 countries around the world</p> Signup and view all the answers

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